About Chinese Lemonade
Southern China is beautiful and quite different than Minnesota.
It's 9:45 AM on Sunday morning and Starbucks is completely empty. Over 1.5 million people live in the city of Zhuhai, China, yet I sit alone at a large wooden table, sipping a latte and writing in my journal. Culture shock hits you in ways you never expect. I guess that's why it's so... well, shocking.
"The coffee shops don't open until 8:00 AM? How do these people wake up in the morning?"
"How do you say 'put away your stinky feet' in Mandarin?"
"Wait, I ordered frog? Those are the characters for 'field chicken.'"
Living in another country is a fascinating experience. Southern China is absolutely beautiful and Chinese food is figuratively to die for. A native of Minnesota, the transition to mega-city-China was challenging, but it was a challenge which allowed me to grow. It opened my eyes with new experiences, new sights, new sounds, and my hope is that I'm able to share some of that with you in this book.
"When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade, make life take the lemons back!" – Cave Johnson
(This quote has nothing to do with my book, but it is about lemons.)
By day, Philip is an editor of videos, a builder of theatre sets, adjunct faculty, photographer, writer, and film-maker.
By night, he is tired. But that doesn't stop him from reading books, watching movies, playing games, creating websites, and any of the other dozens of ways he likes to kick back and relax, which often looks like working on more projects. A man of many hobbies, interests, and goals, Philip loves taking on new challenges and sharing unique experiences with his friends and family.
Other "Books" from Philip
A Chinese Study Tour
2016
A book chronicling a week long trip to China as part of a college study course. Full of color photos.
Amazon $29.99
Both Sides of the Pacific
2014
A Travel Journal for my trip to Japan in 2014. Available for free as a PDF.
Download $0
Potentially Awesome
2013
A collection of short stories and funny concepts. "Book" is a generous description.
Amazon $2.99
Previously Awesome
2012
A collection of short humorous articles, stories, and ideas. I've been told parts are funny.
Amazon $2.99